Gifts For Valentines Day: America's 10 Most Popular

What are America's most popular gifts for Valentines Day? Photo of a pink gift box surrounded by pink heart piled up behind the box. There are also white heart balloons and ribbons behind all the pink hearts. All of these items are shown against a pink background.

America’s most popular gifts for Valentines Day depicted by this photo of a pink gift box surrounded by pink and white heart balloons and ribbons on a pink background.

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Valentines Day is quickly approaching. Many people feel it is the most romantic day of the year. Some folks feel it is just a holiday made up by greeting card manufacturers, candy shops, jewelry and diamond dealers, and florists. No matter which side of the equation your opinion falls, it is always a good time to show your partner how much you love them. In fact, you may be feeling pressure to get something awesome for your sweetheart this year. So that's why we want you to check out what the rest of America is buying for Valentines Day gifts.

According to an article on Scholaroo.com, recent data and digital trends show that 52% of Americans plan on celebrating Valentines Day this year, and 9% say they are actually going to spend more money on a gift for their sweetheart than they did last year.

The Most Popular Gifts For Valentines Day In Nevada

The website posting goes on to list the top five Valentines Day gifts for each state. Here in Nevada, a box of chocolates was the most popular choice. Then, you have gift cards, underwear, clothes, and pajamas, in that order. No, jewelry didn't even make the top five gift items here in the Silver State. Are we getting cheap or what?

Nevada is one of 11 states which choose chocolates as the number one gift item. Twenty-four states list jewelry as their favorite present for this holiday of romance. Flowers are the favorite Valentines Day gift item in seven states. Our neighbors to the east in Utah chose stuffed toy animals as the gift of choice, as did their neighbors to the east in Colorado. Furthermore, gift cards are what many folks in five midwestern states, plus Vermont, will be receiving on February 14th.

Now, feel free to scroll down to find out America's top 10 Valentines Day gift items, according to Schoolaroo.com.

Updated January 26, 2024

10) Candles

Photo of a person's hands holding a red, lit, heart-shaped candle in a darkened room against a black background.

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Photo of a lit, heart-shaped candle being held by a person's hands in a dark room and black background.

Whether you prefer them scented or unscented, candles are a romantic way to light up the night while you celebrate Valentines Day. Don't burn yourself, and make sure you douse those things before you retire for the night. You don't want a hot romantic night turning into a tragedy.

9) Mug

On a white background, there is a white tray. On the left side of the tray is a white, heart-shaped coffee mug filled with frothy coffee. On the right side of the tray is one red rose in full bloom, with green leaves underneath it.

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A heart-shaped coffee mug filled with coffee, and a red rose in full bloom on a white tray and white background.

I thought this was more of a Secretary's Day gift, a Mother's Day gift, or a Father's Day gift. But, I guess some people don't mind a nice big coffee or hot chocolate mug for Valentines Day. If there is writing on it, make sure it conveys your romantic thoughts and feelings. However, I wouldn't hand it to my sweetheart if it was filled with piping hot coffee.

8) Pajamas

A young, dark-haired woman jumping for joy in front of a pink background. She's wearing pink silk pajamas and holding a white pillow in her right arm. She has a white sleeping mask pulled up onto her forehead.

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A young woman jumping for joy in front of a pink background. She's wearing pink, silk, pajamas and holding a pillow in her right hand. She also has a sleeping mask lifted up onto her forehead.

Whether you prefer them warm and comfy, or sexy and revealing, pajamas are the eighth most popular Valentines Day gift in America according to the Scholaroo.com article. The type of pajamas you buy your sweetheart says a lot about how long you've been in that relationship. I better not get Spiderman pajamas again this year!

7) Underwear

A pair of white boxers decorated with pink hearts hanging on a clothesline. It is held there by two wooden clothes pins on the left and right edges. Photographed against a white background.

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A pair of white boxers decorated with pink hearts hung to dry on a clothesline.

The article lists underwear as the 7th most popular Valentines Day gift in the U.S.A., but I am thinking many of the digital trends they surveyed leaned more towards lingerie on the most romantic day of the year. I can't imagine getting boxer shorts on February 14th. Well, at least they're comfortable.

6) Clothing

A young woman photographed against a sky blue background. She appears to be jumping up. She is looking at a smart phone held in her left hand. Her right hand is placed on the right side of her head, and her mouth is agape, as if she is surprised. She is wearing bright red long pants, bright red boots, and a white sweatshirt decorated with red hearts.

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A young woman surprised by the Valentines Day gift she'll be receiving which see sees on her smart phone.

A beautiful sweater, an expensive jacket, or any other nice clothing item can be a great way to gift the one you love on Valentines Day. Make it a nice, thoughtful gift. A package of white athletic socks isn't going to do the trick in the romance department.

5) Stuffed Animal Toys

A pile of colorful stuffed toy animals, which include orange bears, white rabbits, and green frogs.

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A pile of stuffed toy animals which are a very popular Valentines Day gift.

Stuffed teddy bears, dogs, cats, lions, frogs, or whatever type of animal your loved one really adores is a cuddly way to celebrate Valentines Day in the gift department. How many stuffed snakes do you think are going to be gifted this year? You never know what people are into, I guess.

4) Gift Cards

Photo of a Caucasian man's left hand holding a brown, manila gift box. There is a white daisy gift card tied to the box. The daisy is decorated with a red, striped heart. This represents a gift card being given as a Valentines Day present, photographed against a dark green background.

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A man offering a Valentines Day gift box, which is small enough to hold a monetary gift card inside.

The gift card seems a little bit impersonal to me. But, I guess if you know what your romantic partner likes, what they really, really like, then I think a gift card can be a nice present for your Valentines Day sweetie. Just don't cheap out with a $10 card. Show some love!

3) Flowers

Photo of a brown, rustic, wooden table with various Valentines Day items on top. To the right are a dozen dark red roses in a bouquet. To the left are pentagonal blocks. There are gold letters on black backgrounds on these blocks. The blocks are placed on the table to spell the word "love." Behind the blocks, a glass jar candle, which is lit.

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A dozen dark red roses placed on a wooden table with the word "love" spelled out in pentagonal shaped lettered blocks.

Now we're getting down to what I feel are the most traditional Valentines Day gift items. Roses are always a good choice on February 14th. You can always go online and purchase a beautiful bouquet, or other arrangement, which will light up your Valentine's smile on that romantic day.

2) Box of Chocolates

Photo of a red, heart-shaped box lid, which is moved to the left of the bottom portion of the box. The bottom portion of the box is filled with a variety of milk chocolates, dark chocolates, and white chocolates. Photographed against a white background.

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A red, heart-shaped box of chocolates. There are a variety of milk chocolates, dark chocolates, and white chocolates filling the bottom portion of the box.

For the sweet tooth in all of us, a box of chocolates always seems like a great gift on Valentines Day. Do you like your chocolates nutty and crunchy, or do you prefer them creamy and smooth? Either way, get that heart-shaped box of delicious morsels to your loved one before you cheat and open the box and start snacking on them yourself.

1) Jewelry

A middle-aged man, with a salt and pepper beard, photographed out-of-focus in the background to the right. The photograph focuses on his outstretched hands, which are holding an open, red, heart-shaped jewelry box. Inside the box is a diamond engagement ring, with three diamonds on the band. There are out-of-focus lights in the background.

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A man holding open a red, heart-shaped jewelry box. Inside the box is a diamond engagement ring.

If "diamonds are a girl's best friend," then jewelry is the perfect way to impress your romantic partner. Rings, watches, necklaces, bracelets. Platinum, gold or silver. Bejeweled or not. It may cost you more than you wanted to spend, but jewelry is without a doubt the number one Valentines Day gift item in America.

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America’s 10 Most Popular Valentines Day Gifts

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